Creative, Inc.: The Ultimate Guide to Running a Successful Freelance Business

by Joy Deangdeelert Cho, Meg Mateo Ilasco

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Jan202011

Could I hire Tales In Apparel instead of an in-house team of people?

You bet, let us do the work for you! Hiring your own team of product developers, technical and graphic designers is expensive and in today’s economy and not always possible. Tales In Apparel is your cost-effective solution. We can take care of all your apparel business needs for a fraction of the cost of an entire team.

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Jan202011

Why work with Tales In Apparel over any other freelancer?

Experience, we know your goal is to make money and we plan to do that for you. We know the children’s market and the cost corners to cut on sample making, production, presentation and even running tradeshows. We perform brand raising - like barn raisings but for your brand. We will not only design your collections but analyze your market and growth potential. Even if you have a full design team in place we can pick up where they leave off. Having been in all spectrums of the industry – we know a bit about your business. Tales In Apparel is reliable, professional, easy to reach and will treat each project with highest priority.

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Jan202011

Do I have to live in NYC in order to work with you?

We don’t discriminate against location and neither should you! Tales In Apparel is accessible from anywhere offering supreme flexibility – one click away. We have worked with people from all over the world, and are very comfortable working via email, phone, instant messenger and video conference. If you live in the Tri-State area or will be visiting NYC, we are more than happy to set up a meeting.

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Jan202011

Have you experience designing/ selling to big box stores and department like Babies”R”Us, Target or Macy's?

Yes. Our past ranges from start-ups to mass market brands. Friendly tip - In our experience being aware of ‘CSPIA testing requirements for children’ is just as important as shipping requirements. Both will cost you, change constantly and need meticulous attention.

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Jan202011

Is there anything you don't do?

Anything you may need for your apparel business, just ask.

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Jan202011

Are you willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement?

We would be more than happy to sign any non-disclosure agreement specific to your company. Don’t have an agreement but want one? Ask to use ours (industry standard).

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Jan202011

Will I own the designs, tech packs, patterns and ideas etc. you give me?

Upon payment as per agreement all rights are yours.

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Jan202011

What are your fees?

We don't have a set fee schedule. Each project is as different as your needs. Feel free to contact us any time to get specific information.

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Jan202011

Do you accept credit cards?

No problem, all bills are scheduled via Paypal.

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Jan202011

What does Fable Lore mean?

Both technically mean story. A friend in PR once told me that every great clothing brand had a memorable story, even if it was not based on truth. From 2006 to 2009 I owned childrenswear brands Fable and Lore which sold with story book hang tags– each 20 pages and unique to season and brand. Unfortunately due to 2009 CSPIA requirements my testing costs skyrocketed, profits dwindled and at the end of 2009 I closed that chapter of my life. But I never looked back - Without my downfall I wouldn’t be able to help you with the same passion for survival and unique perspective of the industry. Fable Lore name remains to serve as a reminder to build stories around your brand and market yourself to the unforgettable.

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